Are you new to making homemade meals or do you find preparing meals too time-consuming? Our ultralight garlic parmesan ramen recipe takes less than 5 minutes to prepare and is hands down cheaper and tastier[…]
Name another sport where you have to carry the necessary gear in your pack, cover varied terrain, gain and lose elevation, take into account weather changes, and cover great distances on your feet with relatively[…]
How do extreme conditions and altitude affect backpacking nutrition needs? Whether it’s the harsh desert sun or a frigid gust of wind, if you’re a backpacker, it’s likely that you’ve braved the elements once or[…]
Implementing recovery strategies on the trail is just as important as fuel for your hike. However, it can be easy to overlook. Proper recovery can support your hiking experience. Focus on replenishing fuel stores, reducing[…]
Nobody wants to end their bucket list backpacking trip early for any reason – but especially for a nutrient deficiency that could have been prevented by consuming the right foods. While any nutrition deficiency can[…]
Raise your hand if you have a sweet tooth! I don’t know about you but there are those days on trail that are a real struggle. Soaking wet from rain, muscles aches from climbing 1000’s[…]
Let’s get this straight-not all bodies are created equal. But have you ever noticed how nutrition recommendations are a “one size fits all” approach when it comes to backpacking? Furthermore, despite both men and women having similar[…]
Have you noticed the growing popularity of following a vegetarian diet in 2020? As a result of life in a pandemic, there is a noted focus on health and wellness. In response, this is due[…]
Can’t stomach another packet of instant oatmeal? You’ll actually look forward to breakfast with our ultralight Lemon Blueberry Oatmeal recipe. The serving size shown provides 510 calories and a healthy serving of protein and fiber[…]
Thru-hiking is an intense physical undertaking that, over time, can cause significant inflammation in the body. This physiological process is called exercise-induced inflammation and is a normal response to the muscle damage caused by high-intensity[…]
